LIGHTS, CAMERA, EDUCATION! - TEACHER PATH
AFI K-12 Screen Education Process
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After downloading the guide, begin with this overview of the AFI Screen Education process.

Overview

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The Door Scene
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Learning the steps of the Screen Education process begins with experiencing "The Door Scene." This hands-on activity prepares the teachers to teach and students to learn with Screen Ed.

Opening the Door (02:28)
Step One: Visual Storytelling (10:35)
Step Two: Storyboarding the Scene (04:38)
Step Three: Interpreting the Storyboard to Film (07:30)
Step Four: Re-Shooting & Assembling An Edit (04:32)
Step Five: Editing the Final Cut

(08:54)
What Teachers Say
Experienced Screen Education teachers reflect on the application, challenges and successes of using Screen Ed to aid core subject instruction.

Empowering Students and Teachers (01:49)
21st Century Technology Skills (00:57)
Standards & Assessments (02:15)
Overcoming Challenges (01:22)
Transforming Education (02:51)
Closing Thoughts

(02:26)
What Filmmakers Say
The thoughts of professional filmmakers on the power that filmmaking has, to foster greater literacy and success in life. Share this with your students as they embark on their own filmmaking journey.

The Filmmaking Experience (02:23)
The Power of Film (01:35)
Visual Literacy (01:26)
Transforming the 21st Century Classroom

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Student Overview & Script Development
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Every good movie begins with a good story. After your students experience "The Door Scene," use these segments to guide them through the story development process.

Introduction & Pre-Writing (05:44)
The Outline & Treatment (03:00)
The Pitch

(06:08)
Scriptwriting & Storyboarding
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Having a complete story in mind is only the first step. The following segments will help your students properly script and storyboard their films. In the process, they will develop a halo idea of what their film is about and be truly prepared to go into production.

Scriptwriting (05:51)
Storyboarding

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Production & Filming
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From crew assignments on the set to framing the shot, these segments help students stay organized and focused while shooting their projects.

Introduction/Roles & Responsibilities (06:19)
Pre-Production Planning (01:17)
Making a Good Movie

(06:26)
Editing
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Post-production means putting the pieces together. Here are the basic principles and techniques of editing to guide you through the final re-write of your film - the edit.
Introduction/Organize & Import Video Elements (02:22)
Assembling the Rough Cut (06:41)
The Final Edit

(03:06)
Exhibit/Review/Reflect
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The film is complete and now is the time to premier it to the world. These segments guide students through the thrill of exhibiting their work but also the equally important steps of peer review and reflecting on the entire process.

Exhibition (05:41)
Review (03:01)
Reflect (02:48)